Astrology And A Libra Turning 58

If you were reading my blog last year at this time, I’m sure you remember the mistake I made in miscalculating my birthday.

I thought I was turning 58 when in reality, I was turning 57.

And I wouldn’t have even realized I made the mistake if it hadn’t been for my brother Tom who informed me, “No, Ron…you are not 58 this year, you’re 57. Because if you subtract 1955 from 2012, you get 57.”

DUH…I have no idea how I did that, other than attributing it to my consistent F-grade in mathematics all through grammar and high school. But thanks to my brother, I ended up being a year younger than I thought I was.

However on Wednesday, October 2, I WILL be 58.

And if you know me well, you know I have a fascination with astrology. It’s not that I read my daily horoscope every day and follow it, but I have researched this topic and have also had my astrological chart done by a professional astrologer many years ago. And let me tell you folks, this guy was spot on. He knew (even before doing my chart) that my rising sign was Virgo, just from talking to me. And when he showed me the completed chart, he said, “See, what did I tell you? Look (pointing to my chart) your rising sign IS Virgo!”

Some people view Astrology as silly or cultish, but it's not. It is a very detailed study of patterns and relationships - of planets in motion, our birth chart, synastry with others, the make-up of elements - and using that knowledge as a tool to find meaning.

And to become a professional astrologer, it takes a great deal of education and work because it’s not easily learned.

I don't use Astrology as a means of predicting my future because quite frankly, I don't want to know my future. I use Astrology as an overview to better understand myself and others.

Example: Through having my astrological chart done, I discovered that I was born in a year when October had a double full moon. Therefore, I am greatly affected by the moon. Prior to a full moon I feel very tired and spacey, but then ON and AFTER a full moon I feel extremely energized and alert.

My astrological sun sign is Libra. And so much of what I read about the sign fits me to a T although, some things do not. But that’s because so many other variables come into play with your sun sign such as, the exact time and day you were born and your rising and moon sign.

*my moon sign is Aries

And it’s funny because both my mother and father were also Libras and we each had a lot of similar characteristics.

They say that being coupled or having a friendship with the same sun sign can either be a match made in heaven or hell on earth because you have too much in common, and will often clash. But I have to say that the easiest sign for me to get along with are other Libras.

In fact, many of my close friends are Libras. The thing I like about Libras is that we can sense how far to go with each other, before we know when to back off and give each other our space. My mother and I would have the most intense conversations with each other; having completely different and strong viewpoints, but it never turned into an argument because we knew when to stop. We respected each other’s boundaries.

Sure, Libras have challenges like, making a decision, being impatient, perfectionism, and can be fiercely independent.

But I have to say that I really enjoy being a Libra. I even like the word, Libra.

Anyway, since this is my birthday week, I thought I would give you guys and gals a birthday gift from me to you.

A reading of your sun sign.

I discovered a great astrology website called, Cafe Astrology, which gives an in depth description of each sun sign and their characteristics. I put together this little chart, so if you’re interested, just click on your astrological sun sign date below and it will take you there.

Update: If you don't know your moon or rising sign, just read your sun sign (and ignore the rest) because that will give you a basic overview.

Update 2: Thanks to one of my readers, Herman, he found a website for calculating your moon sign. Check it out because it's accurate - Lunarium.

And please share what your sun sign is if you leave a comment, because I love knowing what other people sun signs are.

69 comments

You know I really never gave much thought to my "sign". Here and there I would check out my horoscope for fun but never really paid much attention. But I gotta say the write up they have really does describe me. I am a cancer and according to the site you shared "Cancer natives are self-protective and sensitive, and often retreat into themselves when hurt." This describes me to a T. I am the whole act of shutting down completely on lock. Its kind of weird reading something made by someone who doesnt know me from a hole in the wall describe me so perfectly. Thanks for the thought provoking post and of course, Happy Birthday to my best blogging buddy!

Well Happy Birthday for Wednesday Ron and I wish I could find out I'm a year younger than I really am! lol

Astrology fascinates me and I find most people do conform to their birth signs. I and MWM are both Scorpios and I find I am attracted to other Scorpios, both male and female, as we tend to have the same characteristics and obviously I think I'm perfect so they must be too! *joking* Seriously though I can usually pick out a person's star sign by the way they act etc.

Oh...such a NICE prezzie! Thank you!You and I share sun and moon signs--Libra and Virgo. *laughing* Probably explains a thing or two, huh? There are huge pieces that 'fit' and some that made me laugh. I was a premature baby.....so I tell people that's why I'm all messed up in the horoscope department. I have no issue making decisions--I have an issue with those who don't wanna make a decision.....omg that makes me nutz when people talk something to death and don't DO. LOLOL

I don't think the things 'predict' my future, but I do think that there are forces in the heavens that contribute to my moods/thinking. (that's my story and I'm sticking to it!) I get a bit...hyper on/after a full moon, but apparently so does a good chunk of the rest of the world (check out the ER statistics for full moons.....holy cow.....).

Libra's are just energetic and zany...and we LIKE it that way! ;-)

Mostly I wanna wish you the happiest of birthday weeks! Birthday MONTH even! And yes...it's 58 this year....again.......ROFL OH my gosh that was such a telling moment!Happy Happy Birthday week!! :-)Cake, ice cream and a good coffee works! ;-)

Hi Ron. I shan't comment on this, other than to say that I hope you have a great birthday (which you nearly share with Elaine, hers being on the 3rd) because I like you and don't especially want to piss you off. Suffice to say, I probably won't be checking my sun sign, whatever that maybe.

(sorry......I've been having problems with my ipad since I downloaded ios7.....grrrr) I switched to desktop now.......I meant to imply that I'm skeptical about most things like astrology, because I find that they generalize it so that it fits anyone if you really think about it. Like when ghost whispers say, "Someone whose name has an R is trying to reach out......do you know anyone who has passed with an R in their name?" Well, who DOESN'T??Ok, but now if you tell me that Taurus's are skeptical, maybe I will believe you.........:) Love you and hope you have a GRAND day!

I can't remember when I actually started to get interested in Astrology, but I find it utterly fascinating because so much of much of what I read about my sun sign in particular is spot on. Like I shared, so many other things come into play when reading about your sign (like the specifics), but the basic sun sign reading does give a pretty good overview.

Glad you enjoyed the reading, girl. Thanks a bunch for stopping by and have a SUPER week!

Yes, I've been hearing from others (who use the Mac software) that ios7 is giving them trouble. In fact, my blogging friend Meleah posted something about that last week. It was the same way when PC's updated to VISTA. OMG...I hated that software and had for over FIVE years.

"Ok, but now if you tell me that Taurus's are skeptical, maybe I will believe you.........:)"

HA! You are too funny and I LOVE you!!!!

As I shared, so many other things come into play when understanding your sun sign. Yes, the basic description is GENERAL, but when you have your chart done by someone professional, they get a lot of information from you so that they can ZERO in on YOUR particular date (where you were born, the time, the day, etc.), so it's much more detailed.

Actually, I'm a very skeptical person, so I don't automatically believe everything. But I have to say, I find a lot of truth in Astrology.

Thanks a bunch for stopping by, my friend. Have a faaaaaaaabulous week!

"and I wish I could find out I'm a year younger than I really am! lol"

HA! That was so funny last year when I thought I was YOUNGER than I was!

"Astrology fascinates me and I find most people do conform to their birth signs."

Yes, I do as well.

" I and MWM are both Scorpios and I find I am attracted to other Scorpios, both male and female, as we tend to have the same characteristics and obviously I think I'm perfect so they must be too! *joking*"

HA! See, that's what mean, some sun signs DO get along very well. Both my mother and father were the same sun signs as well.

"Seriously though I can usually pick out a person's star sign by the way they act etc."

OMG...I can too! It's something in their "energy" that reveals it to me. One time I met someone who I thought was Leo, but was actually a Cancer. And come to find out that they were on the cusp of Leo/Cancer, so even though they were a Cancer, they still had a lot of Leo characteristics.

"You and I share sun and moon signs--Libra and Virgo. *laughing* Probably explains a thing or two, huh?"

OMG...you're kidding??? YES! That DOES explain a thing or two because you and I have A LOT in common.

" I have no issue making decisions--I have an issue with those who don't wanna make a decision.....omg that makes me nutz when people talk something to death and don't DO. LOLOL"

It's funny Mel, because I can make a decision about something BIG like, a job change, a move in location, etc. But ask me to make a decision about whether I should get the blue shirt or the green shirt and I vacillate like I'm picking out something important like, a heart or a lung - HA!

"I don't think the things 'predict' my future, but I do think that there are forces in the heavens that contribute to my moods/thinking. (that's my story and I'm sticking to it!)

check out the ER statistics for full moons.....holy cow.....)."

I agree! And if you look at how farmers use an almanac, they know the power of the moon when growing things.

Ron, I love this post because I am so into astrology! I'm a Gemini and fit the description to a T as well! I know that some people don't believe in astrology but I find that it has been very helpful to me when understanding other people and how they are, especially when I have conflict with someone because I can better understand where they're coming from. I had my chart done two years ago by a pro and she was so accurate. I do believe that the forces of the planets affect us very much.

Have a Happy Birthday on Wednesday, Ron X. And thank you for sharing this post because I'm going to read up on other signs as well this week. This was fun!

This is quite fascinating! I am a Sagittarius... But I really don't know anything about astrology. However, I believe in so much you write about that I know if I learned more about it I would be very in to it. I've been to a fortune teller at the Edgar Casey foundation and she was so right about everything. It would be neat to see an astrologer!

"at the Edgar Casey foundation and she was so right about everything."

OMG...I cannot believe you mentioned Edgar Cayce because I've read so many of his books (during the '80's) and loved them.

Astrology is very interesting to me because I have always found it to be quite accurate. Especially if you have a complete chart done by someone professional. I think we are greatly affected by the moon, sun, and stars.

Thanks so much for stopping by, my Sagittarius friend! Have a MARVI week!

Wasn't '55 a great year for cars, LOL Not that I actually remember them from that year. Wink, wink. It's actually one of my dreams to own a car from that year, seeing as how it was such a good time to arrive. ;<)I wish you a wonderful birthday this week Ron and a year of great things coming your way all year. You add so much to the blogosphere with your ALWAYS entertaining posts. Glad I clicked through via Val's place to find you here.www.mypoeticpath@myway.com www.myreallifereviews.com

LOL....I forget how old I am all the time! Glad you discovered an extra year of living. :-) I'm an Aquarius....guess that's why I love the ocean and all things water-related! Hope you have a fantabulous birthday week. Oh heck...go ahead and make it a birthday month!!

Cool post, Ron! My girlfriend is also a Libra (Oct 6th). I'm an Aries and we seem to be a nice blend because we balance each other. I don't know a lot about Astrology, but I do know that I'm a fire sign and my girlfriend is an air sign, do maybe that's why we compliment each other.

I've never had my complete astrological chart done, but would like to. I will have my girlfriend read this post tonight because I think she would really enjoy.

Aw, shucks Valerie! I have no idea where your comment went because I checked my spam box and it's not there. I'm wondering if you were on your iPad when you made the comment because Bijoux had problems leaving comment - something about ios7? Or it could be that Disqus had issues earlier today.

Anyway, I am so sorry dear lady because I know how frustrating that can be. Perhaps your comment will show up later in my spam box or something.

But thank you so much for taking the time to comment and then coming back and telling me.

"Wasn't '55 a great year for cars, LOL Not that I actually remember them from that year. Wink, wink."

HA! Yes, '55 was GREAT for cars! And it's funny mentioned that because I saw a Thunderbird parked on the street a few weeks ago and thought of you because you said on a previous post that you loved that car! It was blue and so sharp! Love the style of the old Thunderbirds!

Thank you much for your birthday wishes and for your sweet and kind words. It's been a pleasure to meet you!

"LOL....I forget how old I am all the time! Glad you discovered an extra year of living. :-)"

HA! Isn't funny how that happens? When I was a kid and my parents would tell me that they forgot how old they were I thought they were crazy. However, now I'm crazy because I'm doing the same thing!

You're an Aquarius? Yup...and I bet that's why you love the ocean because your sign is the water bearer. Also, your element is AIR like me. I love the ocean too, and how the wind feels on my face. I love moving air.

"Oh heck...go ahead and make it a birthday month!!"

Ha! I think I might!

Thanks so much for stopping by and for you birthday wishes, my friend. Have a FANTABULOUS week as well!

It's not Disqus, Ron. I had this once before, and have no idea if it's my mouse or my computer, but when I click to send, or delete it duplicates the action. It does almost everything in duplicate and is very frustrating. Sorry about the double comments. Please delete any :)

I was on the big Pc at the time, although not now. I definitely saw the comment go on so I guess it was a fault of Disqus... Again. It seems to have a mind of its own, just like Blogger/Google! I did look at that fascinating link and learned a lot about myself.

Thanks for your good wishes. Joe is still in hospital having tests, an overnight stay turns out to be several days!

I'm a Taurus, and yes, the traits listed are pretty accurate at summing me up. Stubborn, sensual, an appreciation for good food and music...all me. I have no idea what my moon sign is nor how to find out such a thing. Astrology IS pretty interesting, I have to admit.

"Stubborn, sensual, an appreciation for good food and music...all me."

HA! Isn't it something? It was pretty accurate for me as well.

To know your moon or rising sign, you would have to have a complete chart done or look it up in an Astrology book that gives the times and dates of your birth. But overall, the sun sign should give a good overview.

" I know you said that Libras have a hard time making a decision, but so do I. It must be that being pulled in different directions that does it."

Yes, it's the same with me. I can sometimes make decisions very quickly if I don't THINK about it too much. My problem is that I tend to over analyse instead of just going with my initial gut feeling. And my gut feeling is usually always right. As I get older, I'm getting better at trusting it.

"I'm a very open minded person and adapt well to change. My father is also a Pisces and he and I get along very well. He's also a very open minded person."

True, all the Pisces I have EVER known are very open minded to things. One of my close friends in Florida was a Pisces and he too was very opened minded. Pisces are usually very in tuned and sensitive people. They are the final sign of the Zodiac, so they have acquired much knowledge through all the other signs.

People feel differently about Astrology. Some believe, others do not. But that's okay, we can't all believe in the same things.But for me, I find a lot of truth in it.

Thanks so much for stopping by and for your birthday wishes, buddy! Have a SUPER-DUPER week!

i'm one of those peeps spooked by sign reading. not sure if it's a cult thing, i just think of spiritism and demons. i have peeked at whatever was written about my sign in the past (i'm a cancer) and i don't believe what it says, but it could apply to me.

i saw this show on tv where this fortune teller told a room of 8 or 9 people, well he read to them, the same information to everyone and they all said what he said applied to them. he did a generalization of something everyone would identify with and they all thought what he said was written just for them.

i don't know, ron.

i am a cancer and i am a crab, moody and can be a snapper. that part is right. lol

It's funny, my brother Tom is a Cancer as well and I'm not sure if he believes in Astrology either. We talk about it at times, but I don't think he's as 'into it' as I am. Now, my mother, yes! But she was a Libra like me.

"the same information to everyone and they all said what he said applied to them. he did a generalization of something everyone would identify with and they all thought what he said was written just for them.

i don't know, ron."

Noooooooooo, that's not Astrology, that's CRAP, and I wouldn't believe it as well. Astrology is something that takes investigation and knowledge to be a REAL astrologer. It's not magic or hocus pocus, it's studying the planets and stars and how they affect us. I don't think of Astrology as fortune telling, I think of it more as getting a deeper understanding of what makes me tick and how to get along with other people.

And farmers use the Almanac (which has to do with Astrology) to find out when the best time is to plant and grow things.

"i am a cancer and i am a crab, moody and can be a snapper. that part is right. lol"

HAHHAHAHAHA! Well, you've never been crabby, moody, or snappy with me.

And thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing that link to finding out what your moon is because I just tried it and it's absolutely correct! In fact, I may add it to my blog post so that others can use it.

The day after my birthday, my father would always say, "you're in your _ year." So, even when I was 29, he would tell me I was in my 30th year. Thanks, Dad.I've always wanted to have my chart done, but they need to know your time of birth and since I don't know that, I can't do it. Bummer.I hope you're taking your birthday off and doing something FUN!Happy Birthday, Ron! MUAH! XOXO

"So, even when I was 29, he would tell me I was in my 30th year. Thanks, Dad."

OMG...how FUNNY, Chrissy! Your Dad sounded a lot like mine because my father would do something like that!!!

"I've always wanted to have my chart done, but they need to know your time of birth and since I don't know that, I can't do it. Bummer."

OMG, that's right :(

Well, you know the day and year you were born, so at least you know your SUN sign. And what sign are you? I think I remember you telling me on the phone one time when we talked. Are you a Gemini? I totally forgot.

'I hope you're taking your birthday off and doing something FUN!"

No, I have to work that day. But I honestly don't mind. For me, my birthday is fun just because it's my birthday; no matter what I do.

Ron, I love that you've had an entire year practicing to be 58, ha! Happy Birthday, my blogging friend, and thank you for the gift. I, too, have had my chart done; still, it's always fascinating to read about me, heehee!

I'm a Virgo sun and Pisces moon -- strong and sensitive. For some reason, I have quite a few Libra friends (must be the mental challenge they provide!) You're blessed to have parents sharing your sign -- I'm the only "Earth" in my immediate family, making for some interesting interactions. (Shoot, even my dog is a Sag!)

HAHAHAHHAHA! I know, is that HILARIOUS? I was pushing myself to get older. Actually, I love getting older.

You've had your chart done as well? Isn't it fascinating to read all the details from a complete chart?

You're a VIRGO? How cool! It's funny (perhaps it's because of my rising sign being Virgo) I too have quite a lot of Virgo friends. I'm glad I have Virgo as my rising sign because it grounds me. I do well with Earth signs.

The astrologer who did my chart said that all my planets are on one side of the chart circle. He also said that where I may have excess of one sign, the other signs balance me out.

Well, I could go on and on and on and on and ON about this topic. Oh, you know that!! Most of the astrologers I know are all pretty good at what they do. It is both a science and an art form. The science part is astronomy and how the actual birth chart is calculated based on where the planets/luminaries/asteroids, etc. are in the universe. Mathematical stuff. It's also art because of the interpretation of what a chart says about personalities, etc. Yada yada, you know all that.Anyway.... Sagittarius Sun, Cancer Moon, Capricorn Rising here. Wonderful topic. We'll talk more at length about it someday....

Aw...thank you, Mary :) I had a great 58th birthday! And yup...I'm going to celebrate ALL year long - HA!

"It is both a science and an art form. The science part is astronomy and how the actual birth chart is calculated based on where the planets/luminaries/asteroids, etc. are in the universe. Mathematical stuff. It's also art because of the interpretation of what a chart says about personalities, etc."

You explained that BEAUTIFULLY! You're spot on because Astrology IS both a science AND an art form. And it's something that takes much study and investigation to do.

"Anyway.... Sagittarius Sun, Cancer Moon, Capricorn Rising here."

Wow...you have fire, water AND earth in your chart!

I'm pretty much ALL air and fire, with my rising in earth. A lot of my planets are in Libra and Leo.

Much thanks for stopping by, my friend! And thanks for sharing your knowledge in this post!

Hey Robert! Glad you came back and checked out the moon sign link that Herman told me about because I calculated mine last night and it was accurate. I already knew that my moon was in Aries and it verified it. Isn't that COOL?

Ron, I stopped back because I wanted to read everyone's comment to find out what sign they were and saw your 2nd update on calculating your moon sign, so I tried it. My moon sign is also Pisces! Thank you for sharing that link because now I know.

"...but I find that it has been very helpful to me when understanding other people and how they are, especially when I have conflict with someone because I can better understand where they're coming from."

First of all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BUDDY!!! I wish you many more and please don't cheat yourself out of any more years. Life is short enough as it is!

It's great how you and your mom could respect each other's boundaries. A lot of people aren't so fortunate.

I'm going to be facing a major decision soon and I intend to consult with an astrologer before i make a move.

I checked the Lunar Gemini description, btw: Lunar "Geminis are usually pleasant, witty, and charming people. At home and with family, however, they can be moody and irritable at times. People with Moon in Gemini are always interesting people—they have a finger in every pie, are curious to a fault, and are generally well-informed. Nervousness and worry are common traits with this lunar position."